I don't thinkthere's any reasonable basis to judge Palestinians as whole by the actions today (or any other terrorist act), particularly when the timing seemed designed to do the most damage to the peace process.

It's like asking if all Americans REALLY want anarachy, because there are anacharists that deliberately destroy property, or all Americans are survivalists because of some paramilitary cults that think blowing up federal buildings is a good way to achieve their aims..

I do think if they can get an acceptable truce going with real progress toward a final solution -- and Sharon SAYS he supports ending the settlements which will be a big help in that direction -- the general Palestinian public might be less passive about the presence of the terrorists groups.

It's like when you hear about a vigilante that's stalking muggers -- you think to yourself he's wrong, but a frustrated part of you kind of wants to cheer him on... no wait, it's WRONG, I hope they catch the guy... but, wait, the muggers are bad guys, too...